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003328 - The Light Venue and First Exhibition Marketing

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2026 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council, acting as the buyer, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "The Light Venue and First Exhibition Marketing." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in advertising and marketing within the United Kingdom's North East region (UKC14). The process, which initiated without competition below the threshold, involved direct award and has transitioned from the contract notice phase in March 2026 to signing on 16 March 2026. The contract period will extend from 1 April to 7 August 2026. Interested stakeholders, particularly those in the advertising sector, would have found significant interest in this tender for promoting Channel 4 streaming, ITV adverts, cinema advertising, digital screen advertising, and more.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the advertising and marketing services industry, particularly those specialising in digital and public media campaigns. The contract, valued at £42,000 excluding VAT (£50,400 gross), was awarded to STEVE DAVIDSON ADVERTISING LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise. Companies with similar profiles or services can draw inspiration from the diverse advertising strategies employed in this contract, ensuring readiness to compete for similar opportunities as they arise. This procurement showcases opportunities for businesses adept in harnessing digital advertising platforms and creating impactful non-skippable video content, enhancing their competitive edge in governmental tenders.

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Notice Title

003328 - The Light Venue and First Exhibition Marketing

Notice Description

This contract will cover Channel 4 streaming and ITV X Pause adverts, Cinema Advertising with DCM and Pearl and Dean, CTV SVOD non skippable TV Adverts, Programmatic Display, Audio Ad Pro, Bus Rear Advertising, Rail digital screen advertising, Out of Home Digital Screen Advertising.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ba3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023788-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 7 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEVE DAVIDSON ADVERTISING

Further Information

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